Aerospace TechnologyNews and commentary for the Aerospace Technology community.TITAL Approved for Casting Factor 1.0 by Airbus Germany- April 30, 2008 Use of Titanium-Investment Castings with Casting Factor 1.0 for Airbus Germany, A380-parts Although castings have been found to be cost-effective already during the 1950's, their usage in critical aircraft structures was limited due to the imposition of a margin of safety. In those early days of casting technology poor controls over the material composition and casting processes resulted in parts with entrapped gas or inclusions. Lack of process control produced castings with shrinkage,...http://www.aerospace-technology.com/contractors/sub_contract/tital/press7.html |